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Natural Science Division
Biology Program
B.A. in Biology - Marine Science
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B.A. in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science
Program Features
  • Marine Station on campus.
  • Undergraduate research opportunities.
  • Weekly marine seminar series (Spring).
  • Active Marine Science club.
  • Active SCUBA club.
  • SEAmester program.
  • Small classes.
  • 100% Ph.D. faculty.
  • Individualized curriculum.
Program Benefits
  • Easy access to diversity of marine habitats.
  • Aquaria and wet labs available to students.
  • Hands on experience including:
    • aquaculture techniques
    • environmental sampling
    • small boat handling
    • water quality analysis
    • scientific and technical writing skills
    • data analysis and presentation
    • computer skills
    • animal and plant identification
Program Outcomes
  • Career placement in:
    • environmental consulting firms
    • basic and applied research labs
    • marine aquaria
    • environmental conservation groups
    • marine education
    • laboratory technician
Articulation or Credit Agreements with High Schools or Colleges
  • Accelerated College Entrance courses with several New York high schools.
  • Nassau and Suffolk Community Colleges
Long Island University Southampton College Natural Science Division